The Courage to Say No to Tyranny

Specially Invited Representative of Celebrity International Dr. Betsy McCaughey is a former Lieutenant Governor of New York, a veteran health policy and constitutional law scholar, a founding member of Save New York City, and an economic advisor to President Trump during his first campaign.
A close friend and staunch supporter of President Trump, Dr. McCaughey has long been a fearless defender of freedom and truth in America. She has consistently exposed the true nature of communism and become a powerful voice in the global fight against tyranny.
On August 10, 2025, Betsy attended and delivered a speech at a rally held by the Global Quitting the CCP Service Center in New York City to celebrate the 450 million people who have quit the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the Communist Youth League, and the Young Pioneers. The full text of Betsy’s speech is as follows:The Courage to Say No to Tyranny

Good morning everyone.
It is an honor to stand here with so many brave and freedom-loving people. Today we are not only celebrating a milestone — 450 million courageous Chinese men and women who have chosen to withdraw from the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliated organizations — we are also sending a clear message to the world: Tyranny can be defeated.
For decades, the Chinese Communist Party has used violence, lies, and censorship to control its people and crush dissent. Through movements like the Cultural Revolution, the Tiananmen Square massacre, and the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong practitioners and religious minorities, the CCP has revealed its true nature — one that fears truth and freedom.
I have spent my career defending constitutional liberty, free speech, and individual rights. And I can tell you: the threat of communism is not just a distant issue for China — it is a global threat. We see its influence trying to creep into our institutions, our schools, and even our government.
That’s why this movement — the Tuidang Movement — is so inspiring. It shows that the human spirit cannot be conquered. It proves that truth, once spoken, has the power to awaken millions. The publication of The Nine Commentaries on the Communist Party 21 years ago opened a floodgate of awareness. And the fact that over 5 million people worldwide have now signed the End CCP petition speaks volumes.
This is not about politics. It is about humanity. It is about the right to live with dignity, to believe what you choose, to speak without fear.
Let me say to all those who have had the courage to quit the CCP: You are not alone. The world hears you. And more and more people — here in the United States and across the globe — are standing with you.
Together, we can build a future where the truth is not censored, where faith is not punished, and where the horrors of communism are never repeated.
Thank you. God bless you, and may freedom always prevail.

It's an honor to be here with you, with all the freedom loving people down with communism. It's got to end. It's an honor to be here with people who love freedom, who have fought for freedom, who are brave. We're not only celebrating a milestone. 450 million courageous Chinese men and women who have chosen to withdraw from the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliated organizations. The message I bring to all of you is something you know in your hearts. Tyranny can be defeated and freedom can survive. For decades, the Chinese Communist Party has used violence, lies, censorship to control its people and crush dissent. The movements like the Cultural Revolution, Tiananmen Square Massacre, and the ongoing persecution and Falun Gong practitioners and religious minorities. The CCP has revealed its evil ways. It is evil. It fears truth and freedom. Communist Party is evil. I've spent my career defending constitutional liberty, free speech, and individual rights. These are American values, but they are also human values.